aerophysicist
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/ˌɛəroʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/
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/ˌeərəʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/
atmospheric physics expert
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerophysicist' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'physicist' from Greek 'phusikos' meaning 'natural'.
Historical Evolution
'aerophysicist' evolved from the combination of 'aero-' and 'physicist' to describe a specialist in atmospheric physics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a scientist studying air properties, but now it encompasses broader atmospheric studies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who specializes in the study of the physical properties and processes of the atmosphere.
The aerophysicist conducted experiments to understand atmospheric pressure changes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 09:06